The core program leads a NYS Certification in Teaching in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12), specialist in mathematics (initial + professional).

Program Options/Extensions:
In addition to taking the core program outlined below, students may want to consider supplementing their program to achieve other goals and pursue additional certification. Each option enhancement has specific prerequisites and/or course requirements in addition to the requirements for the TM3 base program.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades K-12) (initial + professional)

Primary program course requirements

The primary program includes a total of 39 credits of which 9 are field experiences. The detailed TM3 Program of Study Form shows the additional requirements for the program option(s)/extension(s). When you meet with your advisor, you will complete a detailed TM3 Program of Study Form.

Entry Level Courses

Up to 10 credits in graduate-level coursework in education or related fields may be transferred in prior to matriculating into the Master’s degree program if approved by the faculty advisor. These transfer credits can fulfill an elective requirement or be a direct substitution of a required course. Required courses that are part of accreditation assessments cannot be substituted.

Pedagogical Core ED400 Topics in Teaching and Schooling, Part 1 ED400A Topics in Teaching and Schooling, Part 2 EDU442 Race, Class, Gender, and Disability in American Education ED447 Disability and Schools

1. This set of courses and internships is required for anyone who wants to obtain NYS teacher certification to teach Mathematics in grades 7-12, and must be completed before a degree is issued by Warner and you can obtain any of the additional NYS certifications, NYS extensions or Warner certificates identified later in this program of study form.

2. Candidates for teaching math are required by the State of New York to pass Content Specialty Tests (CST). Content Specialty Tests are a component of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE). The Warner School requires that degree candidates achieve a passing score on relevant CSTs before beginning their student teaching practica (not the Field Experience). The Associate Dean of Graduate Studies may waive these requirements after consultation with the Program Director and Chair of Teaching and Curriculum. ( This is a rare occurrence.)

3. Candidates interested in pursuing one of the Optional Enhancements should choose their electives strategically so as to reduce the number of additional credits needed to meet all the requirements of their chosen enhancement. However, the 6 credits for extension to grades 5-6 needs to be taken in addition to the electives.

4. If you also choose to pursue certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities, you must complete all the internships in inclusive settings (i.e., select EDF417M, EDF419M and EDF421M).

5. One of the mathematics methods courses can be used to meet the first specialization requirement for the Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools, and EDU483 - Integrating Mathematics and Technology can be used to meet the second specialization requirement.

5. Students interested in adding the UT1 certificate need to take Introduction to Urban Education in Summer A prior to student teaching, and the two UT1 seminars concurrent with their field experiences/student teaching. Other Requirements:

In addition to the coursework indicated above, in order to graduate and to receive the certification(s)/licensure (if any) you are seeking this program has additional requirements. Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification you seek, there may be some additional requirements that you will have to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (ex: completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences). When that is the case, we have listed these requirements but also indicated that they are not a graduation requirement.

B.A. or B.S. Degree

Master's Portfolio (Teacher Candidates Comprehensive Portfolio)

Language Prerequisite (a minumum of 1 college-level course in a language other than English, or equivalent)

Content Prerequisite 30 credits of coursework in mathematics, including 2 calculus courses (attach a completed Admissions Transcript Review Form or fill in the table below)

Initiate NY State Teacher certification process with the Warner School Certification Officer

NYS-approved Workshop on Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse

NYS-approved Workshop on School Violence Prevention and Intervention

Dignity for All Students (DASA) Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, & Discrimination Prevention and Intervention

Finger-print Supported Background Check (to be completed and submitted directly to NYS at the beginning of the program)

NYS Exam - Educating all Students (EAS)

NYS Exam - Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)

NYS Exam - Content Specialty Test (CST) for each area of specialization sought

3 Years of Teaching Experience with the First One Conducted in a Mentored Situation (NOT a graduation requirement but needed before applying for professional certification)